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BMW 850Ci vs Mercury Cougar

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 850Ci

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2002 Mercury Cougar

Overview

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
Selected trim850CiBase
Body styleCoupeHatchback
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year19972002

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
MSRP$0 (best)$16,520
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
Combined MPG15 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG31 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)15.5 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
Horsepower322 hp (best)125 hp
Torque361 lb-ft (best)130 lb-ft
Engine size5.4 L (best)2 L
CylindersV12I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
Seating4 seats (best)
Doors23 (best)
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,288 lbs2,892 lbs (best)
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in (best)
Length188.2 in (best)185 in
Width73 in (best)69.6 in
Height52.8 in (best)52.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiMercury CougarBase
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 850CiMercury Cougar
1

850Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$17,020 MSRP

3

Sport

$17,520 MSRP

4

Sport Premium

$18,520 MSRP

5

Sport Ultimate

$19,920 MSRP

BMW 850Ci vs Mercury Cougar FAQ

Which is better: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 BMW 850Ci vs 2002 Mercury Cougar on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 850Ci starts lower at $0.
Which has better startingMsrp: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The 1997 BMW 850Ci leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The 1997 BMW 850Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (322).
Which has better seats: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on seats in this comparison (4).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).